What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in South-East Asia as one proceeds from south to north? 1. Bangkok 2. Hanoi 3. Jakarta 4. Singapore Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- (a) 4–2–1–3
- (b) 3–2–4–1
- (c) 3–4–1–2 ✓ UPSC's answer
- (d) 4–3–2–1
Why the answer is (c)
• Jakarta lies at about 6° S, Singapore at 1° N, Bangkok at 13.7° N and Hanoi at 21° N.
• From south to north the order is Jakarta (3) – Singapore (4) – Bangkok (1) – Hanoi (2).
• Hence 3-4-1-2, option (c).
Why the other options are wrong
- (a) 4–2–1–3
- Jakarta, not Singapore, is southernmost; Hanoi is northernmost.
- (b) 3–2–4–1
- Singapore is south of Bangkok and Hanoi.
- (d) 4–3–2–1
- Hanoi is north of Bangkok; the order is reversed.
Asked in the GS Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2014, held on 24 August 2014. Question and answer key: Union Public Service Commission. Explanation: UPSC Answer Check.